lurking

Example Sentences

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Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

They found the tool could locate dormant bugs lurking in decades-old code and easily exploit them.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Defense Secretary John Healey said the British Navy tracked three Russian submarines, with two specialist vessels lurking over critical pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But as I watched the security officers walk beside us, their heads on a swivel as though someone was lurking behind every tree or bush, I knew this was for real.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin